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Our Grim Past | Morbid, Dark, Spooky, History

Sophia Matthews, Maia Maxwell

Have you ever wanted to go down a rabbit hole of messed up history but you don’t know where to start? What about hearing a weird snippet of history and wanting to learn more about it? Us too! Every Week, Our Grim Past allows listeners to take a deep dive into the weird, morbid, and messed up side of history. I’m your host Sophia, each week me and my co host Maia look forward to sharing the morbid with you. I remember feeling stuck and overwhelmed by the vastness of google in the middle of going down

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33:11

Spine-Chilling Tales: Reviving the Tradition of...

Our Grim Past | Morbid, Dark, Spooky, History ·

2024/12/10

Welcome to another episode of Our Grand Past, where Sophia and Maia take you on a spine-chilling journey through history's creepiest ghost stories and legends. Join us as we revive the old tradition of telling ghost stories during the Christmas season. Listen as we recount chilling encounters, including famous ghosts like Bloody Mary and the haunting Bell Witch of Tennessee.Explore tales from the Appalachian Mountains, discover the eerie story of the Bell family, and hear about personal ghostly

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20:50

Unraveling Kidnapping's Dark History: From Common Law...

Our Grim Past | Morbid, Dark, Spooky, History ·

2024/12/03

In this episode of Our Grand Past, Sophia and Maia take you on a captivating journey through the evolution of kidnapping laws in America. From the historical roots in English common law to the landmark cases that led to significant changes in federal legislation, discover how this heinous crime has been perceived and prosecuted over the centuries.Delve into the infamous kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh Jr., which galvanized the nation and led to the enactment of the Lindbergh Act, a pivotal moment

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19:08

Unraveling the Tragedy of the Empress of Ireland

Our Grim Past | Morbid, Dark, Spooky, History ·

2024/11/26

Join hosts Sophia and Maia as they navigate the chilling waters of morbid history in this gripping episode of "Our Grim Past." Delve into the forgotten tragedy of the Empress of Ireland, a shipwreck that claimed more passenger lives than both the Titanic and RMS Lusitania.Discover the fateful events of May 29, 1914, when the Empress of Ireland collided with the SS Stornstad in the fog-shrouded St. Lawrence River. Uncover the harrowing stories of bravery and sacrifice from survivors and those who

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36:30

The Villisca Axe Murders: Unraveling Iowa's Infamous...

Our Grim Past | Morbid, Dark, Spooky, History ·

2024/11/22

Over a hundred years ago, Iowa was shaken by one of its most notorious crimes - the Villisca Axe Murders. In this episode of Our Grim Past, hosts Sophia and Maia, along with guest speaker Cadence, take you on a journey through time to dissect this haunting event. From the mishandling of evidence to the main suspects, discover the chilling details that continue to baffle historians and enthusiasts alike. Join us in our Morbid Time Machine as we explore the eerie parallels with other unsolved axe

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22:20

The Habsburg Enigma: A Royal Lineage Marred by Incest

Our Grim Past | Morbid, Dark, Spooky, History ·

2024/11/12

Join Sophia and Maia as they unravel the intriguing and dark history of the Habsburg family, a royal dynasty that dominated European aristocracy from the 15th to the 20th century. Despite their vast empire and influence, the Habsburgs are remembered for their peculiar downfall, driven by generations of inbreeding.Step into our Morbid Time Machine and explore the family's rise to power, their territorial conquests, and the chilling consequences of their desperate attempts to preserve their

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21:13

The Dark Legacy of H.H. Holmes: America's First...

Our Grim Past | Morbid, Dark, Spooky, History ·

2024/11/12

Born Herman Webster Mudgett on May 16, 1861, the man better known as H.H. Holmes has become infamous as America's first serial killer. Join hosts Sophia and Maya, along with special guest Cadence, as they delve into the chilling details of Holmes' life, his notorious "Murder Castle," and the gruesome crimes that marked his dark legacy. In this episode, the trio explores Holmes' troubled childhood, marked by abuse and a morbid fascination with anatomy, leading to his transformation into a highly

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25:33

Buried Secrets: The Sinister History of Grave Robbing

Our Grim Past | Morbid, Dark, Spooky, History ·

2024/11/12

Step into the morbid time machine with Sophia and Maia as they explore the dark and fascinating world of grave robbing in the 18th and 19th centuries. Discover the legal loopholes that allowed for the possession of bodies, and delve into the stories of infamous grave robbers who fueled the demand for cadavers in medical schools. In this episode of "Our Grim Past," Sophia and Maia discuss the distinctions between grave robbing and body snatching, revealing the grim realities of a time when corpses

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Our Grim Past: Trailer

Our Grim Past | Morbid, Dark, Spooky, History ·

2024/11/03

Have you ever wanted to go down a rabbit hole of fucked up history but you don’t know where to start? What about hearing a weird snippet of history and wanting to learn more about it? Us too! Every Week, Our Grim Past allows listeners to take a deep dive into the weird, morbid, and messed up side of history.

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